The 12-year-old release in Old Perth's Aged Collection is the series' starting point, showing clearly what old-school blended malt can achieve when time is allowed to work.

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Old Perth Aged Collection 12 år Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 46% is a Blended Malt Scotch Whisky matured in sherry and bourbon casks and bottled at 46% ABV.

Old Perth is old-school blended whisky. The name refers to the town of Perth, which was originally the epicentre of the blended whisky trade in Scotland. The Aged Collection 12 Year Old is matured in a combination of sherry and bourbon casks, giving a balanced style with both fruit and sweetness.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose offers honey, dried apricot and a mild oak.

Palate

The palate is soft with caramel, apple and a lightly spiced finish from the sherry casks.

Finish

The finish is medium-long, with lingering honey sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Old Perth Aged Collection 12 år Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 46%
Distillery: Old Perth
Region: Scotland
Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 12 Years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: sherry and bourbon casks
EAN No.: 5060109227604

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Honey · Soft

Did You Know?

Old Perth was created by the whisky house Morrison & Mackay as a tribute to the town of Perth's forgotten role as one of the 19th century's most important centres for Scotch whisky trading.

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From a vintage nearly three decades back comes this rare Old Perth Vintage Collection release, where time itself is the main ingredient.

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Old Perth 1994/2022 Vintage Collection 28 år Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 44,6% is a Blended Malt Scotch Whisky matured in sherry casks and bottled at 44.6% ABV.

Old Perth is old-school blended whisky, named after the town of Perth, historically the epicentre of blended whisky in Scotland. The Vintage Collection gathers exclusive vintages, and this 1994 release was distilled and matured for 28 years in sherry casks before being bottled in August 2022.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is deep and sherry-driven, with dried fruit, walnut and a hint of old oak.

Palate

The palate is rich with fig, sherry sweetness and a warm, woody spiciness built up over the years in cask.

Finish

The finish is long and dry, with lingering oak and a final hint of dark chocolate.

Specifications

Name: Old Perth 1994/2022 Vintage Collection 28 år Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 44,6%
Distillery: Old Perth
Region: Scotland
Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 28 Years
ABV: 44.6%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: sherry casks
Distilled: 1994
Bottled: August 2022
EAN No.: 5060109229592

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Dried fruit · Oak · Complex

Investment Potential

With 28 years of maturation and a limited Vintage Collection series, this release appeals to collectors interested in older blended malt whisky with documented provenance.

Did You Know?

The name Old Perth honours the Scottish town of Perth, home in the 1800s to several of the country's most important whisky trading houses, long before Speyside and Islay became household whisky names.

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Bottled at full cask strength after a quarter century in wood, this 1996 vintage is one of the most powerful releases in the Old Perth Vintage Collection.

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Old Perth 1996/2021 Vintage Collection 25 år Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 55,8% is a Blended Malt Scotch Whisky matured in selected casks and bottled at 55.8% ABV.

Old Perth 1996/2021 Vintage Collection Blended Malt Scotch Whisky is another exclusive vintage in the series, distilled in 1996 and only bottled 25 years later in 2021, at a high natural strength of 55.8%.

The long maturation time and high strength give the whisky an intensity that sets it apart from the younger releases in the Old Perth range.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is intense with dark sherry, raisin and a warm clove spiciness.

Palate

The palate is powerful with dark fruit, caramel and a distinct alcohol warmth that carries the flavour far.

Finish

The finish is long and warm, with lingering spice and dark fruit.

Specifications

Name: Old Perth 1996/2021 Vintage Collection 25 år Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 55,8%
Distillery: Old Perth
Region: Scotland
Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 25 Years
ABV: 55.8%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: selected casks
Distilled: 1996
Bottled: 2021
EAN No.: 5060109228427

Flavour Profile

Cask Strength · Sherry-matured · Spicy · Powerful

Investment Potential

25 years of maturation, cask strength and a limited vintage series make this release interesting for collectors of older blended malt whisky.

Did You Know?

Old Perth's Vintage Collection is released unfiltered and in natural colour, meaning each vintage varies in both colour and strength depending on the casks used.

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No water, no filtration – Old Perth Cask Strength is the range in its rawest and most intense form.

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Old Perth Cask Strength Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 58,6% is a Blended Malt Scotch Whisky matured in selected casks and bottled at 58.6% ABV.

Old Perth is old-school blended whisky, named after the town of Perth, originally the epicentre of the blended whisky trade. The Cask Strength release is bottled without added water at full cask strength and without added colour, giving an intense, unadulterated tasting experience.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is powerful with caramel, dark fruit and a distinct alcohol strength.

Palate

The palate is intense and full, with toffee, oak and a warm spiciness.

Finish

The finish is long and warm, with lingering spice.

Specifications

Name: Old Perth Cask Strength Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 58,6%
Distillery: Old Perth
Region: Scotland
Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 58.6%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: selected casks
Non-chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
EAN No.: 5060109227642

Flavour Profile

Cask Strength · Unfiltered · Powerful

Did You Know?

The Cask Strength release of Old Perth is issued in rotating batches, with strength varying from bottling to bottling depending on the casks used in the blend.

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Two sherry types working together give Double Sherry Wood a richness that goes beyond Old Perth's classic style.

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Old Perth Double Sherry Wood Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 48,2% is a Blended Malt Scotch Whisky matured in Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks and bottled at 48.2% ABV.

Old Perth Double Sherry Wood is a characterful blended malt whisky from Scotland, matured in both Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks. This double maturation gives a rich, full flavour profile with notes of dark fruit and spice, building on Old Perth's fundamentally sherry-driven style.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is rich with raisin, dark chocolate and a hint of nuts.

Palate

The palate is full with sherry sweetness, fig and a warm spiciness.

Finish

The finish is long and sweet, with lingering dark fruit.

Specifications

Name: Old Perth Double Sherry Wood Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 48,2%
Distillery: Old Perth
Region: Scotland
Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 48.2%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks
EAN No.: 5060996640968

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Dark fruit · Spicy

Did You Know?

The Pedro Ximénez grape is sun-dried for several weeks before pressing, concentrating its sugar content and giving the sweet PX sherry casks their characteristic, almost syrupy depth.

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Manzanilla is among the driest and most saline sherry styles, leaving a distinct, different fingerprint on this limited edition from Old Perth.

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Old Perth Manzanilla Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 53,4% is a Blended Malt Scotch Whisky matured in Manzanilla sherry casks and bottled at 53.4% ABV.

Old Perth Manzanilla Blended Malt Scotch Whisky is an exclusive limited edition, matured in Manzanilla sherry casks, which brings a dry, saline character that stands markedly apart from the sweeter sherry styles in the rest of the Old Perth range.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is dry and saline, with almond, dried citrus and a hint of sea breeze.

Palate

The palate is crisp and dry, with nutty sherry character and a touch of salt.

Finish

The finish is dry and medium-long, with lingering almond and salt.

Specifications

Name: Old Perth Manzanilla Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 53,4%
Distillery: Old Perth
Region: Scotland
Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 53.4%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Manzanilla sherry casks
Edition: Limited Edition
EAN No.: 5060996640951

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Saline · Dry · Limited Edition

Did You Know?

Manzanilla sherry is matured exclusively in the coastal town of Sanlúcar de Barrameda, where sea air drifts in through the open bodega windows and gives the wine its characteristic salinity.

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Palo Cortado is sherry's rare middle path, and that same complexity gives this Old Perth release a different, more enigmatic expression.

Expert Review

Old Perth Palo Cortado Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 55,8% is a Blended Malt Scotch Whisky matured in Palo Cortado sherry casks and bottled at 55.8% ABV.

Palo Cortado is a sherry style of great complexity, combining the delicate bouquet of an amontillado with the full-bodied power of an Oloroso. Old Perth Palo Cortado is matured in exactly this rare cask type, giving the whisky an unusual depth and a spicy, nutty expression.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is complex with walnut, dried apricot and a light, spiced oak.

Palate

The palate is nutty and spiced, with underlying sweetness and good body.

Finish

The finish is long and spiced, with lingering nuts and dried fruit.

Specifications

Name: Old Perth Palo Cortado Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 55,8%
Distillery: Old Perth
Region: Scotland
Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 55.8%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Palo Cortado sherry casks
EAN No.: 5060996640432

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Nutty · Spicy

Did You Know?

Palo Cortado is the rarest of all sherry styles, arising from a random, unpredictable process in the cask – no bodega can deliberately produce it from the start.

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The Original is the entry point to the Old Perth universe – the classic, accessible style that the rest of the range builds upon.

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Old Perth The Original Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 46% is a Blended Malt Scotch Whisky matured in sherry and bourbon casks and bottled at 46% ABV.

Old Perth is old-school blended whisky. The name refers to the town of Perth, originally the epicentre of the blended whisky trade in Scotland. The Original is matured in a combination of sherry and bourbon casks, giving an accessible, balanced style.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is soft with honey, apple and a mild oak.

Palate

The palate is round and lightly sweet, with caramel and a light spiciness.

Finish

The finish is medium-long and soft, with lingering honey.

Specifications

Name: Old Perth The Original Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 46%
Distillery: Old Perth
Region: Scotland
Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: sherry and bourbon casks
EAN No.: 5060109227628

Flavour Profile

Soft · Honey · Balanced

Did You Know?

The Original was the first release in the Old Perth range and still serves as the brand's flagship, introducing new whisky drinkers to old-school blended malt style.

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Three extra years in the cask give this 15-year-old release from Old Pulteney a deeper body than its 12-year-old sibling, without losing the characteristic sea breeze.

Please note: Contains barley (malt).

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Old Pulteney 15 år The Maritime Malt Single Highland Malt Whisky 46% is a Single Highland Malt Whisky matured in ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks and bottled at 46% ABV.

Old Pulteney 15 Year Old The Maritime Malt is matured in a combination of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks, adding an extra layer of fruit and spice on top of the distillery's classic, salt-tinged character from Wick on Scotland's north-east coast.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is sweet with honey, dried fruit and a saline sea breeze.

Palate

The palate is full with caramel, orange peel and a light spicy warmth.

Finish

The finish is long and saline, with lingering dried fruit.

Specifications

Name: Old Pulteney 15 år The Maritime Malt Single Highland Malt Whisky 46%
Distillery: Old Pulteney
Region: Highland, Scotland
Type: Single Highland Malt Whisky
Age: 15 Years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks
EAN No.: 5010509881678

Flavour Profile

Maritime · Sherry-matured · Fruity

Did You Know?

Old Pulteney's warehouses sit so close to the sea that salt spray from storms sometimes reaches right up to the casks, contributing to the whisky's characteristic salty note.

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As piece A7 in a series of 32 unique chess-piece bottlings, this 19-year-old Old Pulteney represents one of Scotland's maritime distilleries on the unusual whisky chessboard.

Expert Review

Old Pulteney 19 år The Chess Malt Collection A7 Single Highland Malt Whisky 70 cl 59,6% is a Single Highland Malt Whisky matured in a single selected cask and bottled at 59.6% ABV.

The Chess Malt Collection is a series of 32 different bottlings from various distilleries, where each bottle represents a piece on a chessboard. This 19-year-old Old Pulteney, piece A7, is bottled from a single selected cask at full cask strength, without filtration or added colour.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is intense with salted caramel, citrus and a distinct alcohol strength.

Palate

The palate is powerful and saline, with orange, honey and a warm spiciness.

Finish

The finish is long and salty, with lingering citrus.

Specifications

Name: Old Pulteney 19 år The Chess Malt Collection A7 Single Highland Malt Whisky 70 cl 59,6%
Distillery: Old Pulteney
Region: Highland, Scotland
Type: Single Highland Malt Whisky
Age: 19 Years
ABV: 59.6%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: a single selected cask
Non-chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
Edition: The Chess Malt Collection A7

Flavour Profile

Cask Strength · Maritime · Single Cask

Investment Potential

As part of a series of just 32 different chess-piece bottlings from various distilleries, this 19-year-old Old Pulteney appeals to collectors of the Chess Malt Collection.

Did You Know?

The Chess Malt Collection brings together 32 single-cask bottlings in total, one for each piece on a chessboard, with every bottle coming from a different Scottish distillery.

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Named after a historic fishing boat from Wick, this litre bottle honours Old Pulteney's connection to the sea and the golden age of herring fishing.

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Old Pulteney Isabella Fortuna WK499 Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky 100 cl 52% is a Single Malt Scotch Whisky bottled at 52% ABV.

Old Pulteney WK499 Isabella Fortuna is a cask strength release in a one-litre format, named after the fishing boat Isabella Fortuna, registration WK499, from Wick. The series honours the town's fishing heritage and the close bond between the sea and the distillery.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is powerful with salted caramel, citrus and a distinct alcohol strength.

Palate

The palate is full and saline, with honey, orange and a warm spiciness.

Finish

The finish is long and salty, with lingering citrus and spice.

Specifications

Name: Old Pulteney Isabella Fortuna WK499 Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky 100 cl 52%
Distillery: Old Pulteney
Region: Highland, Scotland
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 52%
Size: 100 CL
Non-chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
Edition: Isabella Fortuna WK499
EAN No.: 5010509060820

Flavour Profile

Cask Strength · Maritime · Spicy

Did You Know?

The Isabella Fortuna series is traditionally released only through airport travel retail in litre format, named after different historic Wick fishing boats with each new release.

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Before Inchmurrin, Inchmoan and Croftengea became household names, Loch Lomond's malt was simply called Old Rhosdhu. It was last produced around the year 2000, making every bottle today a small time capsule from the distillery's early years.

Expert's Description

Old Rhosdhu 5 Year Old is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in bourbon casks and bottled at 40%.

Old Rhosdhu was produced shortly after the distillery opened in 1966 and, until around the year 2000, was the name for Loch Lomond's then single malt style. The whisky reflects the distillery's set-up, designed for maximum reflux, giving it its characteristic fruity, floral style.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Floral and fruity with ripe apple, pear and a touch of malt.

Palate

Soft and fruity with honey and light malt, underpinned by a delicate floral sweetness.

Finish

Short to medium finish with lingering fruit and malt.

Specifications

Name: Old Rhosdhu 5 Year Old Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Loch Lomond
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 5 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon casks
EAN: 5016840014218
Serving suggestion: Neat or with a few drops of water

Flavour Profile

Floral · Fruity · Smooth

Investment Potential

Medium – Old Rhosdhu was phased out as a standalone name around the year 2000, and bottles carrying this name are becoming increasingly hard to find, making them interesting to collectors of Loch Lomond's early history.

Did You Know?

Old Rhosdhu was Loch Lomond's original single malt name, before the distillery began naming its various styles after the islands in the loch itself, as with Inchmurrin and Inchmoan.

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Over three decades in cask lie behind this rare blended malt, which independent bottler Signatory Vintage has assembled from several Scottish distilleries.

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Old School Malt Signatory Vintage 31 år Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 43,5% is a Blended Malt Scotch Whisky bottled at 43.5% ABV.

Old School Malt's 31 Year Old is a blended malt Scotch from Signatory Vintage, containing whisky from several different distilleries, all matured for at least 31 years. The long maturation gives the whisky a deep, woody complexity rarely found outside the most exclusive collector releases.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is deep and woody, with dried fruit, leather and a hint of old oak.

Palate

The palate is complex with fig, walnut and a warm, woody spiciness.

Finish

The finish is long and dry, with lingering oak and a final hint of dark chocolate.

Specifications

Name: Old School Malt Signatory Vintage 31 år Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 43,5%
Distillery: Signatory Vintage
Region: Scotland
Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 31 Years
ABV: 43.5%
Size: 70 CL
EAN No.: 5021944124947

Flavour Profile

Complex · Woody · Dried fruit

Investment Potential

31 years of maturation make Old School Malt one of the oldest blended malt whiskies in the range. Age alone, combined with the limited availability of whisky at this level from Signatory Vintage, makes the bottle interesting for serious collectors.

Did You Know?

Signatory Vintage founded its own distillery, Edradour, in 1988, but remains best known for exactly this kind of older, independent bottling, such as Old School Malt.

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A French-distributed bourbon with a name honouring Kentucky's roots in the state of Virginia.

Expert description

Old Virginia Whiskey 6 Year Old is a Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, matured for 6 years and bottled at 40%. Old Virginia is distilled in Kentucky and distributed internationally by the French spirits group La Martiniquaise, with a name referring to Kentucky's historical origins as part of the state of Virginia, until the territory became its own state in 1792. The bourbon is made from at least 51% corn and matured in new charred oak casks in accordance with US regulations for Straight Bourbon.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers vanilla, caramel and a hint of spice.

Palate

The palate is round with brown sugar, creamy vanilla and a touch of cinnamon.

Finish

The finish is medium-length, soft and woody.

Specifications

Name: Old Virginia Whiskey 6 år Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Bottler: Old Virginia
Region/Country: Kentucky, USA
Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Age: 6 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour profile

Sweet · Spicy · Round · Soft

Did you know?

The name Old Virginia refers to Kentucky's history as part of the state of Virginia, until the territory split off in 1792 to become the United States' 15th state.

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When an imperial stout meets Oloroso sherry casks, the result is something nutty, a little dry, and impossible to place in a conventional category. Mikkeller and Braunstein found that out firsthand.

Expert description

Oloroso Cask Black Mikkeller Spirits Small Batch is a New Make Malt Spirit at 43%, distilled at Braunstein Distillery from Mikkeller Black imperial stout and briefly matured in Oloroso sherry casks. This collaboration pairs Mikkeller's brewing expertise with Braunstein's distillation knowledge. The Oloroso casks contribute rich, nutty notes and a suggestion of dark fruit to the young spirit. The result is an idiosyncratic spirit type that refuses to be called either whisky or beer.

Tasting notes

Nose

Toasted nuts, light dried fruit and pale caramel. The Oloroso cask adds a discreet nuttiness and a faint sherry aroma.

Palate

Soft and lightly nutty with dark raisins, a malty cereal note and a hint of chocolate. The sherry influence is subtle but present.

Finish

Short to medium length with light sherry tones and a dry, nutty close.

Specifications

Name: Oloroso Cask Black Mikkeller Spirits Small Batch
Distillery: Braunstein Distillery
Bottler: Mikkeller Spirits
Region/Country: Denmark
Type: New Make Malt Spirit, finished in Oloroso sherry casks
ABV: 43%
Cask type: Oloroso sherry casks

Flavour profile

Nutty · Sherry-matured · Dried fruit · Lightly sweet · New Make

Did you know?

Oloroso is the driest and nuttiest style within the sherry family. While fino and amontillado are lighter and fresher, Oloroso adds a deeper, more complex sweetness — well-suited to lifting a young, unaged distillate.

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Olsen loves cask strength, dark sherry and Islay — and has picked out the five samples in this box himself.

Expert description

Olsens Favorites Whisky 5 x 3 cl Unique Whisky Samples is a gift box with five hand-picked samples of 3 cl each, put together by Whisky.dk's own Olsen based on his personal favourites within cask strength whisky, dark sherry maturation, Islay style, and the small, surprising discoveries you rarely come across in the everyday selection. Inside the box you'll find Aultmore 2006/2025, Inchdairnie 2021 Finglassie, Glen Elgin 2009, Inchfad Loch Lomond and Annandale 2016/2024 — five very different expressions, ranging from classic Speyside style to more experimental cask projects.

The box is made for anyone who wants to explore flavour, tradition and craftsmanship without investing in five full bottles at once. It also comes with 2 Perfect Dram glasses, so you're ready to start tasting right away.

Specifications

Name: Olsens Favorites Whisky 5 x 3 cl Unique Whisky Samples
Number of samples: 5 x 3 CL
Accessories: 2 Perfect Dram glasses

Flavour profile

Cask Strength · Sherried · Islay · Surprising

The number of boxes is limited, and the contents may change as new favourites are added.

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Taiwan's tropical climate forces whisky to mature far faster than in Scotland or Japan, and Omar is one of the clearest proofs of that.

Expert Description

Omar Bourbon Cask Nantou Distillery is a Single Malt Whisky from Taiwan, bottled at 46%.

Nantou Distillery is located in central Taiwan and is run by Taiwan Tobacco & Liquor Corporation. The Omar series is the distillery's flagship brand and is matured in bourbon casks, giving a sweeter, more approachable style than many of its European counterparts.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Vanilla, coconut and ripe tropical fruit.

Palate

Sweet and full-bodied with caramel and light honey.

Finish

Medium length and warm with a hint of oak.

Specifications

Name: Omar Bourbon Cask
Distillery: Nantou
Region/Country: Nantou, Taiwan
Type: Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 4711588854232

Flavour Profile

Sweet · Full-bodied · Tropical · Warm

Did You Know?

Taiwan's hot, humid climate causes whisky to mature up to three times faster than in the cool Scottish highlands, giving Omar its characteristic body even after relatively short maturation.

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Same Taiwanese distillery, this time with the deep colour and spice of Spanish sherry casks.

Expert description

Omar Sherry Cask is a Taiwanese Single Malt Whisky matured in sherry casks. The whisky comes from Nantou in central Taiwan, where the subtropical climate with high humidity drives far more intense maturation than in traditional whisky regions. The Sherry Cask expression draws its character from Spanish sherry casks, which lend the whisky deeper colour and a spicier, fruitier profile compared to the bourbon cask expression.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers dried fruit, sherry and light spice.

Palate

The palate is round with raisins, caramel and a hint of dark chocolate.

Finish

The finish is medium to long, spicy and sweet.

Specifications

Name: Omar Sherry Cask Single Malt Whisky
Distillery: Nantou
Region/Country: Nantou, Taiwan
Type: Taiwanese Single Malt Whisky
Cask type: Sherry casks

Flavour profile

Sherried · Spicy · Fruity · Round

Did you know?

In under two decades, Taiwan has established itself as one of the world's most respected whisky nations, and Nantou helped lay the groundwork even before the now far more famous Kavalan distillery opened.

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The name Onikishi means "demon knight" - a name that matches the striking samurai figure on the label, drawing on Japanese anime culture.

Expert Description

Onikishi Blended Japanese Whisky is bottled at 43%.

The whisky combines the words "oni" (demon) and "kishi" (knight) and is created by Milestone Beverages and Global Drinks Limited. It is distilled in Taka-cho in Hyogo prefecture and is designed as a tribute to Japan's rich anime culture, clearly reflected in the label's fearsome samurai figure.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Toasted oak, floral honey and a hint of dried citrus.

Palate

Oaken vanilla with caramel, nutty syrup and a hint of smoky wood.

Finish

Tangy citrus with charred oak and woody vanilla.

Specifications

Name: Onikishi Blended Japanese Whisky
Region/Country: Hyogo, Japan
Type: Blended Japanese Whisky
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 0603922407362

Flavour Profile

Round · Spicy · Smoky · Tangy

Did You Know?

The name Onikishi, "Demon Knight," is directly inspired by Japanese anime culture, and the samurai figure on the label is designed to match that same visual style.

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With a name that conjures images of apple orchards and late summer, Orchard House shows how Compass Box turns blended malt into an art form.

Expert Review

Orchard House Compass Box Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 46% is a Blended Malt Scotch Whisky bottled at 46% ABV.

This blended malt from Orchard House has a lovely aroma of apple and pear, with hints of pineapple, lemon and lime zest. Compass Box is known for composing its whiskies from selected malt components sourced from several distilleries, rather than focusing on the character of a single one.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is fruity with apple, pear and a touch of citrus.

Palate

The palate is light and fresh, with pineapple, lemon and a mild sweetness.

Finish

The finish is short to medium, fresh and citrus-driven.

Specifications

Name: Orchard House Compass Box Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 46%
Distillery: Compass Box
Region: Scotland
Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
EAN No.: 5060632880574

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Fresh · Citrus

Did You Know?

Compass Box was founded in 2000 by American John Glaser and was among the first whisky houses to fully disclose the composition of its blends – a practice that was highly unusual in the industry at the time.

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Some whiskies give away their origin in brackets. "(HP)" on this label is Signatory Vintage's quiet nod, without breaking any confidentiality — a single sherry-cask experience from Orkney, bottled at full cask strength after seventeen years on oak.

Expert Description

Orkney 17 (HP) 2005/2023 Signatory Vintage 17 Year Old is a Single Malt Scotch Whisky from a single Oloroso sherry butt, bottled at cask strength 55.3%.

The name Orkney, paired with the bracketed hint (HP), is Signatory Vintage's discreet compromise: the distillery cannot be named, but the cask code DRU17/A63 and the nickname point unmistakably to Highland Park. The whisky spent its entire maturation in a single cask, number 27 — nothing blended in, nothing added.

The cask was filled on 7 May 2005 and bottled on 17 February 2023, yielding 612 bottles with natural colour and no further dilution.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Raisins, orange peel and dark chocolate sit on top of a light peat smoke, with a hint of sea salt hinting at its coastal origin.

Palate

Rich and sherry-driven, with fig, damson jam and a warm clove spice, underscored by a muted, mineral smokiness.

Finish

Long and warming, with lingering sherry sweetness, a light bitter cocoa note and a final hint of seaweed and salt air.

Specifications

Name: Orkney 17 (HP) 2005/2023 Signatory Vintage 17 Year Old Cask #27
Distillery: Orkney (undisclosed distillery, believed to be Highland Park)
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Region/Country: Orkney Islands, Scotland
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 17 Years
ABV: 55.3%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Oloroso Sherry Butt, Cask No. DRU17/A63 #27
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 7 May 2005
Bottled: 17 February 2023
Number of bottles: 612
EAN: 5021944121885

Flavour Profile

Sherried · Peated · Spicy · Maritime

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A Single Cask bottling means every bottle in this release comes from exactly the same cask — no two single-cask releases from Signatory Vintage taste quite alike, even from the same distillery and vintage.

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Same vintage, same secret, but a different cask — and therefore a whole different story. This Orkney 17 (HP) comes from Cask #8, a sister cask to the better-known releases, but with its own, more spiced expression.

Expert Description

Orkney 17 (HP) 2005/2023 Signatory Vintage Cask #8 is a Single Malt Scotch Whisky from a single Oloroso sherry butt, bottled at cask strength 55.6%.

Like other Orkney (HP) releases from Signatory Vintage, the distillery cannot be named, but the cask code DRU17/A63 and the name Orkney point towards Highland Park. Cask #8 was distilled the same day as several sister casks but matured on its own, developing its own, more spiced sherry character.

The cask was filled on 7 May 2005 and bottled on 23 January 2023, yielding 596 bottles with natural colour.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Raisins and orange peel meet a light peat smoke and a hint of dark chocolate.

Palate

Full-bodied and spiced, with fig, vanilla and a subtle, mineral smokiness.

Finish

Long and warming, with lingering sherry sweetness and a hint of sea air.

Specifications

Name: Orkney 17 (HP) 2005/2023 Signatory Vintage Cask #8
Distillery: Orkney (undisclosed distillery, believed to be Highland Park)
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Region/Country: Orkney Islands, Scotland
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 17 Years
ABV: 55.6%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Oloroso Sherry Butt, Cask No. DRU17/A63 #8
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 7 May 2005
Bottled: 23 January 2023
Number of bottles: 596
EAN: 5021944121687

Flavour Profile

Sherried · Peated · Spicy · Maritime

Did You Know?

Although Cask #8 and Cask #27 were distilled on the same day from the same undisclosed distillery, the two casks have developed their own character over the 17 years in storage.

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Same anonymised Orkney origin, this time bottled by one of Scotland's most experienced independent bottlers.

Expert description

An Orkney Distillery 2006/2021 is a Single Island Malt Scotch Whisky, distilled in 2006 and bottled in 2021 after 14 years of maturation under the Old Malt Cask series, one of Scotland's longest-established independent bottling ranges. Like other 'An Orkney Distillery' bottlings, the source distillery's name is withheld at the distillery's own request, a widespread practice among independent bottlers.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers honey, heather and a hint of seaweed.

Palate

The palate is round with dried fruit, malt and light smoke.

Finish

The finish is medium to long, warm and salty.

Specifications

Name: An Orkney Distillery 2006/2021 Old Malt Cask 14 år Single Island Malt Scotch Whisky
Bottler: Old Malt Cask
Region/Country: Orkney, Scotland
Type: Single Island Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 14 years
Distilled: 2006
Bottled: 2021

Flavour profile

Honeyed · Salty · Round · Lightly smoky

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In Irish folklore, the Dullahan, a headless rider, roams the night gathering stories. Outwalker is named after that very restless spirit.

Expert Review

Outwalker The Restless Spirit is a Blended Irish Whiskey combining Single Malt, Pot Still and Grain Whiskey from four different cask types, bottled at 44.5%.

The blend brings together Single Malt matured in white Burgundy wine casks, Pot Still matured in ex-Oloroso Sherry casks, and Grain Whiskey from both Virgin American Oak and Rye casks. The whiskey is distilled, blended, matured and bottled in Ireland, and the brand was founded by, among others, Sean Muldoon, co-founder of the award-winning New York bar Dead Rabbit, together with Jillian Vose, Adrian McLaughlin and Darren Cave. Outwalker launched in October 2023 in Belfast.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Honeyed sweetness with a touch of wine-driven fruit from the Burgundy cask.

Palate

Spiced rye meets creamy vanilla from the American oak, with a light sherry note in the background.

Finish

Medium length and round, with a dry, spiced close.

Specifications

Name: Outwalker The Restless Spirit
Distillery: Outwalker
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Blended Irish Whiskey
ABV: 44.5%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: White Burgundy wine casks, Ex-Oloroso Sherry casks, Virgin American Oak & Rye casks
EAN no.: 5070002522706

Flavour Profile

Honeyed · Spiced · Wine-driven · Creamy · Complex

Did You Know?

The name Outwalker refers to the Dullahan, a headless rider from Irish folklore said to roam the night gathering stories, an image reflecting the brand's idea of the free, restless spirit.
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An annual tribute to a master distiller who fought publicly against a fatal disease.

Expert description

Parker's Heritage Collection 8 Year Old Kentucky Straight Malt Whiskey is part of Heaven Hill's annual limited edition series, launched in 2007 to honour then-master distiller Parker Beam, matured for at least 8 years, bottled at 54%. In 2010, Parker Beam was diagnosed with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) and fought publicly against the disease until his death in January 2017. Since 2013, a portion of proceeds from each bottle in the series has gone toward ALS research through the Parker Beam Promise of Hope Fund, which has together raised over $1.4 million.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is full with malted grain, caramel and a hint of spice.

Palate

The palate offers toasted malt, honey and light sweetness.

Finish

The finish is long, warm and grainy.

Specifications

Name: Parkers Heritage Collection 8 år Kentucky Straight Malt Whiskey
Distillery: Parker's Heritage Collection
Region/Country: Bardstown, Kentucky, USA
Type: Kentucky Straight Malt Whiskey
Age: 8 years
ABV: 54%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour profile

Malty · Powerful · Full-bodied · Spiced

Did you know?

Since 2013, sales of Parker's Heritage Collection have contributed over $1.4 million to ALS research and patient support through the fund Parker Beam and his wife Linda established during his illness.

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Brilliance is Paul John's founding story without smoke, a whisky built on sweetness, spice and the crisp character that made the brand known.

Expert's description

Paul John Brilliance Non Peated Indian Single Malt Whisky is an Indian Single Malt Whisky matured in American oak casks and bottled at 46%.

With no peat in the recipe, the honey-like sweetness and spiced tones are allowed to take centre stage, backed by a crisp, almost "crunchy bar"-like character that has become one of Brilliance's trademarks.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is sweet and spiced with a hint of honey.

Palate

The palate offers a crisp, creamy character with honey and spice.

Finish

The finish is smooth and relaxed with a touch of mild spice and intense vanilla.

Specifications

Distillery: Paul John
Region/Country: Goa, India
Type: Indian Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 46 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: American oak casks
Edition: Brilliance Non Peated
EAN No.: 8904014800699

Flavour Profile

Spicy · Round · Creamy · Fruity

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Brilliance is often considered Paul John's flagship and the whisky that first introduced many Danish whisky enthusiasts to Indian single malt.

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The 2022 edition of Paul John's Christmas malt brings together four different cask stories in one bottle, a layer more complex than the following year's release.

Expert's description

Paul John Christmas Edition 2022 Indian Single Malt Whisky is an Indian Single Malt Whisky matured in ex-bourbon casks, used brandy casks and casks that previously held both oloroso sherry and peated whisky, bottled at 46%.

The four different cask types give the Christmas malt chestnut-brown hues and a depth of spice, baked apple and dark chocolate, making it a natural companion for dark December evenings.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose offers spice, baked apple and dark chocolate.

Palate

The palate is warm and round with a hint of peated malt from the previous whisky casks.

Finish

The finish is long with a closing spiced sweetness.

Specifications

Distillery: Paul John
Region/Country: Goa, India
Type: Indian Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 46 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Ex-bourbon casks, used brandy casks and casks that previously held oloroso sherry and peated whisky
Edition: Christmas Edition 2022
EAN No.: 8904014809180

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Spicy · Fruity · Rich

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Christmas Edition 2022 is composed of four different cask types, making it one of the most complex vintages in Paul John's Christmas line.

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Every December, Paul John sends a Christmas edition to the shelves, and the 2023 vintage is dedicated to what a port cask finish can do to an Indian single malt.

Expert's description

Paul John Christmas Edition 2023 Indian Single Malt Whisky is an Indian Single Malt Whisky matured in ex-bourbon casks and then finished in a Single Vintage Colheita Tawny port cask, bottled at 46%.

The port cask finish gives the Christmas malt a deeper, more spiced character than the classic Paul John style, making it a natural choice for dark, cosy December evenings.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose offers dried fruit, spice and a sweetness of caramel from the port cask.

Palate

The palate is warm with raisin, nuts and a light wine-like sweetness.

Finish

The finish is long with a closing spiced dryness.

Specifications

Distillery: Paul John
Region/Country: Goa, India
Type: Indian Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 46 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Ex-bourbon casks finished in a Single Vintage Colheita Tawny port cask
Non-Chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
Edition: Christmas Edition 2023
EAN No.: 8904014810407

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Spicy · Fruity · Round

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Paul John releases a new Christmas Edition every year with a unique cask combination, making each vintage its own, non-repeatable release.

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Classic Select Cask is Paul John unfiltered, bourbon-matured, non-chill filtered and bottled at a strength that lets the full character come through.

Expert's description

Paul John Classic Select Cask Indian Single Malt Whisky is an Indian Single Malt Whisky matured in bourbon casks and bottled at 55.2%.

The whisky is non-chill filtered and retains its natural colour, giving a full and authentic tasting experience where the honey and liquorice of the bourbon casks get to shine fully.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is soft with bourbon, manuka honey and liquorice.

Palate

The palate is interesting and flavourful with honey-like sweetness and a touch of liquorice.

Finish

The finish is elegant with juicy demerara tones offering a soft farewell.

Specifications

Distillery: Paul John
Region/Country: Goa, India
Type: Indian Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 55,2 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Bourbon casks
Non-Chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
Edition: Classic Select Cask
EAN No.: 8904014800798

Flavour Profile

Cask strength · Sweet · Round · Spicy

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Classic Select Cask is neither chill filtered nor coloured, meaning the natural haze the whisky can form at low temperatures is simply a sign of authenticity.

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Edited is Paul John's answer for those who want smoke without drowning in it, a lightly peated malt where sweetness and spice still get room to breathe.

Expert's description

Paul John Edited Lightly Peated Indian Single Malt Whisky is an Indian Single Malt Whisky matured in American oak casks and bottled at 46%.

The name Edited reflects how Paul John has "edited" the classic Brilliance style with a touch of peat, resulting in a lightly smoky whisky that still carries the distillery's signature honey and vanilla sweetness.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose offers honey and cocoa mixed with a hint of smoke and a shot of espresso.

Palate

The palate starts grassy from the barley, but quiet notes of peat and smoke pave the way for mint and mocha.

Finish

The finish is long with spice, mint chocolate and a closing gentle peat tone.

Specifications

Distillery: Paul John
Region/Country: Goa, India
Type: Indian Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 46 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: American oak casks
Edition: Edited Lightly Peated
EAN No.: 8904014800675

Flavour Profile

Lightly peated · Spicy · Round · Creamy

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Edited is one of the whiskies Paul John uses to show that light smoke and sweetness can happily coexist in one bottle without either dominating the other.

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